Comments on: Weekend Food For Thought

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:56:56 +0000

I thought that Alex Lloyd realized after Indy that Chip has no long-term plan for him and decided to leave Chip Ganassi Racing. Is it “as coincidental as he claims?” Ah, I suspect that Chip and his employees are tryin’ behind the scenes to get Danica before anyone else does, and Alex could sense that Chip’s not interested in him whenever meeting with him. No writing on the wall, but Alex could sense that he’s not cherished.

I cannot imagine why Scott Dixon would leave a team with which he’s won two championchips for Gil de Ferran’s team, which hasn’t run an Indycar for 1 mile.

I guess that Ganassi will field three drivers, Danica in the HER Energy Drink and Target car, and Dixon and Franchitti. And Danica’s remaking her image with notes about toast and cookies, for Target and HER and their audience.

By: Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit.

Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:01:57 +0000

I cut myself off…

I hope that’s not the case with Wheldon. When I saw him at the Carb Night Burger Bash he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. I think he may be repairing this image with the race fans. I don’t think Panther Racing should ever be counted out (and I hope I’m right!).

By: Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit.

Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:00:23 +0000

I’m with you on Mario Moraes. For me, I think he still seems mighty immature (when compared to the Graham Rahal’s of the world, especially). He also seems kind of cocky. I think a lot of race fans enjoy rooting for the humble guy who is a good solid driver. So far I’ve not seen much of that from Moraes.

I hope that’s not the case with Wheldon. I thin

By: Bob Tzucker

Bob Tzucker — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:52:38 +0000

I can’t root for Mario either. Wierd. Also, one question that I want answered is, “Who did EJ Viso piss off so bad that he has had such miserable luck this year?” I was hoping to see him in the mix more this year, but he’s just been getting murdered with problems.

By: Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:17:26 +0000

Hey George I just wanted to comment on a few of your questions. 1) Paul Tracy made an interesting comment on his blog at racer.com. He mentioned if Danica left to join TCGR then he would love to join AGR if everything fell into place. That could possibly answer your question on whether or not Tracy would ever find a full time ride in the ICS. Would love to see it! 2) I find it tough to root for Mario as well. I have no idea why but it may be due to the fact that he comes from a wealthy family and he seems to act like he lives, if that makes any sense. I’m not trying to be mean in any way but that is how I feel with Mario. I just find it easier to root for Matos because his road to the ICS is more of a feel good story. 3) I don’t think it was luck that Wilson and DC found the podium at St. Pete. Wilson has immense talent, and I feel that Dale Coyne seems to have good cars on road/street courses. Enjoy your day off and thanks again for posting great columns!